Saturday, November 7, 2026

Oregon reports first case of bird flu since 2024

 
Headline:  WATT Poultry, 11/5/2026

Roy Graber reports:
Article Summary 
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a commercial laying hen flock of 94,200 birds in Clackamas County, Oregon, marking the first commercial HPAI case in the state since October 2024. The farm has been placed under quarantine following the confirmation by state and federal animal health agencies. 
  • HPAI confirmed in 94,200 laying hens in Clackamas County, Oregon on November 2 
  • First commercial poultry HPAI case in more than two years in Oregon 
  • Farm placed under state quarantine by Oregon state veterinarian 
  • Previous commercial case occurred October 23, 2024, also in Clackamas County with 150,000 birds 
  • Backyard poultry flocks have tested positive since then, but do not affect international trade under WOAH rules

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